Oil prices edged up in early trade on Monday, supported by forecasts of a supply deficit stemming from peak summer fuel consumption and OPEC+ cuts in the third quarter.

Brent crude futures rose 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $85.16 a

Manama: Bahrain All Share Index has closed at 2,017.15 points, marking a decrease of 8.34 points below the previous closing.

This decrease was due to the drop in the communication services sector, the financial sector and the material sector.

Bahrai…